Members and Retirees of Local 5328
Good evening all.
Unfortunately we face more layoffs for next week as the market seems to be going a bit soft. I’m hoping the company has notified those being laid off and showing some respect to workers as they are so big on this word!!??
The company has not approached the union on the CEWS for period 6 yet.
Grievances are at a high the last few months. I’m sure that’s an indication of present management and changes they are trying to make. Some that in the union’s opinion, break the CBA. For those that have been affected or grieved 5.11/5.12, we will be meeting senior management next Thursday. I expect all grievances pertaining to 5.11/5.12 to be resolved or the grievance committee will file for arbitration.
Membership meetings will resume on September 10 at 5:00 pm. Social distancing measures will be in place as well ask mandatory masks, that will be provided.
Labour Day 2020 we will be driving in a calvacade of cars to the 3 area hospitals to show support to front line workers. Then to mountain drive park for sandwiches and refreshments.
The USW District 6 Next Generation Committee is also selling shirts with all proceeds going to Movember Canada for awareness in prostate and testicular cancers. Please see Mike Hnatjuk or Rich Wood if you are interested in purchasing a shirt for a great cause.
JOE CRUGNALE SCHOLARSHIP
Members of Local 5328. It’s that time where local 5328 will award a $500.00 Scholarship in honor of Joe Crugnale, a long time standing President and activist of Local 5328. The Scholarship will be awarded to a son, daughter, step son or step daughter to an active member of local 5328.
Following is the eligibility criteria for the Joe Crugnale scholarship:
•The applicant must be enrolled in a full-time course of study leading to a diploma, certificate or degree from any publicly recognized college or university with proof of enrollment.
•The applicant must submit an essay between 750-1000 words in length (French or English).
•The essay must have a cover page with the student’s full name, address and contact number. In addition it should identify the name of the parent who is the USW 5328 member. Essay Topics:
• The history of USW Local 5328
•Health and Safety and it’s importance in the work place.
The deadline for receipt of essays is Sept 4, 2020 The winners will be notified on or about September 11, 2020
Please submit essays to myself at [email protected]
In Solidarity,
Anthony Ciaramella
President
USW Local 5328
